Karen Finney Gets Weekend MSNBC Show

MSNBC‘s revamped weekend lineup that now includes Ed Schultz is starting to take shape. Political analyst Karen Finney has been named host for a new weekend show that will air from 4-5 PM, the cable news network said today. The former Democratic National Committee spokesperson has been a contributor and guest host on MSNBC since 2009, and she also was deputy press secretary to then-First Lady Hillary Clinton and deputy director of presidential scheduling for President Clinton. Finney’s new show, which doesn’t have a name yet, will serve as a lead-in to Schultz’s new weekend show that will air from 5-7 PM. “Karen’s rich background in both education policy and politics will add a unique point of view to our expanding live weekend programming,” MSNBC president Phil Griffin said today. Previously, Steve Kornacki, co-host of the weekday afternoon show The Cycle, was tapped to step into Chris Hayes’ weekend slot as host of Up, which airs Saturdays and Sundays from 8-10 AM ET. Hayes was moved to Schultz’s primetime slot — his new show All In debuted last night in the 8 PM slot.

18 Comments

She deserves a weekly show but for right now, this is great news. Karen is fantastic on-air and she’s shown she’s capable of hosting a show by filling in for Martin Bashir.

bxluddite • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

A real class act! I don’t know if she is good-looking or not (Last sentence is necessary cover…..)

JJett • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

Jay in Venice, i agree! i adore Karen! this is great news!

Bazinga • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

I’m hoping this is a holding spot and that MSNBC will move her to a weeknight spot closer to the 2016 election. I think MSNBC will bench Al Sharpton and/or Chris Matthews in the next few years, and Finney would be a great replacement.

Alex • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

They can’t bench Sharpton…and we all know why. He’s the only one on the network that can’t be fired…and we all know why.

Sherri • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

Why can’t they bench Sharpton? Don’t beat around the bush. Man up and say what it is you mean to say out loud so you can get the responses you deserve.

i have to admit i don’t care for Chris Hayes’s new show (or him in general) and it would have been great to have Karen during the week at 5 p.m. (i miss Ed Schultz though but i’m looking forward to his weekend show!) and then Rachel Maddow’s great show at 6 then Lawrence (awesome!) at 7.

i’d be fine if they bench Al Sharpton ASAP. he’s a nice guy but he’s terrible at hosting/interviewing in his show.

and to “Chris” above….and your FOX NEWS oops i mean FIXED NEWS is so “fair & balanced”??!! lol. yeah, good luck with that.

I don’t even have to read the article. If MSNBC has given Ms. Finney a slot, I know exactly where she stands politically.

Richard Lawrence • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

Alex, enlighten me. Why can’t Al Sharpton be benched or fired?

Adrian Crafton • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

I think sharpton is okay he just needs to tighten up his skills Karen is a good choice she’s very much in your face check mate type of person another wise choice would be Krystal ball of show the cycle she’s good also and very easy on the eyes girl power!

AnnieR • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

Rev Al speaks from experiences that few others could. He was there, and he has unique insight.

Marie • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

Congratulations Karen!

Lee • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

You might as well stop your negative comments concerning Al Sharpton. He will never be fired just because you want him fired. We know who you are and how long you have been working with Fox News. Racism is just not necessary.

DeanOrff • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

I don’t get why they’re not putting Ed Schultz on in the Noon – 2pm weekend slot. Come football season, Ed fans are going to be watching the games between 5 and 7pm, not the news. And Sundays Noon – 2pm would be a perfect slot for Ed Schultz to offer an alternative to the Sunday morning ‘Wall Street agenda’ talk shows on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX.

I really enjoy Karen have been watching her on the shows. Will
be so glad you will have a program on week-ends !!! Just keep up lettng us know the truth as you have been doing great.

vivian kilgore • on Apr 2, 2013 1:20 pm

The 1st site that I found to learn more about Karen Finney’s new show appealed to fox viewers.Their language was rank manure.I was interested in whether or not all bloggers are so limited in making an assessment or of expressing their views on a subject. I thank God that I don’t identify with those rude, vile, insensitive, sad far righties. We lefties know how to agree to disagree respectfully
love MSNBC the thinking man’ network
Viv